sast/dast developer demand
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How many developer roles ask for sast/dast and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.
What do roles requiring sast/dast pay in 2026?
As of August 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$259,000 a year, with most postings between US$130,000 and US$260,000.
That's about 95% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.
| 25th percentile | US$130,000 |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | US$259,000 |
| 75th percentile | US$260,000 |
Advertised base salary, from 5 job postings with pay data, as of August 2026.
How strong is hiring demand for sast/dast in 2026?
Tarmac tracked 36 postings in August 2026, the most recent month we tracked from start to finish.
We need 3 complete months of tracking before we publish a month-by-month series. Months we only partly covered are left out rather than shown as low demand.
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